Piper nigrum – Black Pepper (email for availability)

Native to south India. Fruit is known as peppercorn which when dried is used as a spice/seasoning. Grow your own spice and have fresh black pepper for meals!

Please email us with your zip code if interested and we can check current availability.

Description

A tropical vine with handsome heart-shaped leaves that prefers bright shade or partial sun. Can be grown in a container with a trellis. Likes humidity and regular water.

Once mature, it produces chains of small fruit in the summer. The berries turn red when ripe and can then be harvested. The peppercorns turn black when dry and can then be ground.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs
Dimensions 7 × 10 × 25 in
Gardino Nursery